FOR LOCAL CUSTOMERS OF FRIENDSHIP FARM
Free delivery Fresh berries Farm visits Upcoming events Retail Outlets
We travel routinely throughout the Longview, WA. and Portland, OR areas. In those areas where we travel we can provide free product delivery to customers' homes or places of business if your delivery time frame meets our travel schedule. Those areas include Longview-Kelso, WA. and the I-5 corridor through Vancouver, WA. as well as Rainier, OR, to Portland, via St. Helens and Scappoose, through West Portland to Lake Oswego, Tigard, Beaverton, and Hillsboro.
FRESH BERRIES WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JULY, 2012
We take advanced orders by phone (503) 556-0134 for flats and 1/2 flats of blueberries. We will deliver the berries to your home or work if you live in our normal travel routes as outlined above. If you'd like to take a "country drive" you may pick them up at the farm, (Please call first to make sure we'll be home, and that your berries will be freshly picked. We also can arrange for "pick-ups" at the Cowlitz County (Longview/Kelso) Farmers' Market, held at the Fairgrounds every Saturday during the summer. Since we usually sell out early, please let us know and we'll reserve your berries.
Fresh Blueberries
"Duke" blueberries typically becomes available a little after the middle of July, with "Blue Crop" berries following around the first of August, and "Darrow" berries arriving in mid August...all weather permitting of course.
l flats (12 full pt containers) $30.00
1/2 flats (6 full pt. containers) $15.00
Fresh Lingonberries (NOT AVAILABLE THIS YEAR)
Lingonberries are harvested in the Fall, usually late October through mid November. Crazy weather this year has resulted in an unusual harvest. As a result, we will not have fresh lingonberries available, nor will we be hosting our annual Free U-pick weekend.
FARM VISITS (AVAILABLE DATES ARE CURRENTLY BOOKED FOR 2011)
Numerous individuals and groups have come out to the Farm to share in our country experience, see Lingonberries grow "in captivity" and pick up some fresh berries or Friendship Farm Jams and Syrups. We love to have visitors, and with advanced notice we can find a pitcher of cool drinks and a few treats to share with you on our front porch as we look over the field, orchard, flower gardens and, if its clear, a vista of Mt. St. Helens. Available dates are currently booked up for 2011.
UPCOMING EVENTS and NEW PRODUCTS
This section identifies upcoming events that we'll be participating in. These are generally local festivals and markets that can provide you will a little adventure, a chance to have a good time, and pick up some of your favorite Friendship Farm products.
Cowlitz County Farmers' Market
Our Farmers Market season has ended for 2011. See you next summer with EXCEPTIONAL BLUEBERRIES.
Midsummer Scandinavian Festival (Astoria, Oregon) June, 2012
We
missed seeing our customers at this year's Astoria Midsummer
Scandinavian Festival, but granddaughter Waverly decided to make her appearance
that weekend and she took priority. We
look forward to participating again next year. Join us for wonderful food,
great dancing, music, and festivities, and of course, an opportunity to purchase
and enjoy Friendship Farm products.
Finn-Fest (Naselle, WA) July 2012
For more information go to: www.finnam.naselle.net.
The 2010 Finn Fest was again a smash hit. In July 2012 you can anticipate another top notch event for Finns from across the country. For more information go to their web-site.
Scandinavian Heritage Festival (Puyallup, WA)
(The 2011 festival has been cancelled. We hope it will be scheduled for October of 2012).
Puyallup Co. Fair Pavillion, 9th & Meridian St., Puyallup, WA.
Protected from the unpredictable weather of October in the Northwest, this annual event draws a fine selection of vendors, great entertainment, and wonderful Scandinavian food. Since 2006 festival has been held in conjunction with Octoberfest and proved to be a multi-cultural extravaganza. We quickly learned that Lingonberries, known as preisel-beere to the Germans, were a favored old country treat to Germans as well as Scandinavians. We'll be there to provide our Puget Sound customers their supplies of Friendship Farm products.
St. James Church Baazar, Cathlamete, WA. (November 18th & 19th, 2011)
St James Family Center, 1134 Columbia St
Take the day and travel to Cathlamete, WA., a few miles down-river from Longview or accessible by ferry from Westport, OR. on Hwy 30. Begin the holiday season by shopping at this annual Bazaar, enjoy the performance of local entertainers, and wander through the old river town.
ScanFair 2011 (Portland, Oregon) (December 3rd and 4th, 2011)
NEW LOCATION: Exhibit Hall in The Veteran's Memorial Coliseum at the Rose Quarter - 300 N. Winning Way, Portland
For event schedule and directions go to the Scandinavian Herritage Web-site
Our booth will be located on the wall aisle to the left of the stage.
Mark
your calendar now for the Scandinavian Heritage Foundations Annual Scan Fair.
The activities Kickoff on Saturday and
continue on Sunday with Scandinavian products, food, and
entertainment. Sunday culminates with the crowning of Oregon's 2011 Lucia,
Queen of Light. This is a great opportunity to purchase Friendship Farm
products for Holiday gifts.
FRIENDSHIP FARM JAMS AND SYRUPS
ARE NOW AVAILABLE YEAR 'ROUND AT:
Finn Ware, 1116 Commercial St., Astoria, OR.
Finn Ware is under new local ownership, and still dedicated to serving everyone who enjoys and appreciates Scandinavian style and quality. They feature Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish and Icelandic products as well as handcrafted items made by Scandinavian artists of the lower Columbia River region. And of course they have a touch of Scandinavia from the Pacific Northwest in Friendship Farm jams and syrups. See their full line of merchandise at www.finnware.com or call (800) 851-3466
Uniontown Fish Market, 229 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, OR.
Uniontown Fish Market, Catering & Deli will offer you the finest in fresh seafood and the Friendship Farm products used in the recipes featured on our web site. If you are looking for a unique gift, Uniontown offers a variety of seafood gift baskets shipped anywhere. Ask to include Lingonberry &/or Blueberry jams and syrups in the basket delivered to your friends or family. Current seafood specials, gift basket orders, and catering options can be found at www.uniontownfishmarket.com.
The Berry Patch, Westport, Oregon
Stan Egaas is Northwest Oregon's aficionado on jams and syrups produced from native Northwest fruits. His restaurant and jam shop are must stops for those traveling from Portland to the Coast by way of Highway 30. The food is great down-home prepared. The pies are wonderful. And you can purchase Friendship Farm Lingonberry jam as well as select from among the many other jams and syrups made at the Berry Patch by Stan's own little jam maker Peggy.
The Jam Room, Clatskanie, Oregon (On the left bank behind the windmills)
John and Kristin Lillich's run a delightful bed and breakfast along the canal in Clatskanie. You can also rent from them canoes and kayaks to explore the surrounding waterways. In their Jam Room they provide a variety of unique jams and syrups, including Friendship Farm Lingonberry Jams and Syrups.
Scandia Imports, 10020 S.W. Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR. 97005.
Tuulikki and Eero Harju have established a landmark in Beaverton for those seeking Scandinavian imports. In the warm, inviting surroundings of their quaint store you will also find Friendship Farm jams and syrups representing the local communities contribution to Scandinavian tradition. Scandia Imports also has a mail-order outlet for those of you looking for a touch of Scandinavia to be delivered.
Visit them locally or at: www.scandiaimports.com.
Christina Almsted's market caters to those who require special diets, e.g. wheat or gluten free. It carries a full line of Friendship Farm Lingonberry and Blueberry jams and syrups. You can learn more about their unique establishment by linking to: www.lingonberriesmarket.com.
Viking Soul Food
NEW LOCATION: 4262 S.E. Belmont St. ~ Portland, OR
Portland's only Norwegian inspired food cart, and your only source for local, handmade LEFSE, an outrageously delicious flatbread which is perfectly at home with both sweet and savory. The proprietors, Megan and Jeremy, feature Friendship Farm lingonberry jam on their menu. You can also purchase the jam from them. For more information regarding this unique venue for Scandinavian adventure go to: http://www.vikingsoulfood.com.